CURRENT ISSUES
In a complicated state like Oregon, the problems impacting property owners know no bounds. Our team of trusted advocates work around the clock to help property owners realize their dreams and investment in their land. Whether it’s shaping public policy in the Legislature or representing a landowner at the Oregon Supreme Court, we are dogged in our pursuit to make Oregon a better place. Here are just some of the major issues property owners are facing and how OPOA is here to help.
2024 Legislative Session Preview
While the 2024 Legislative Session doesn’t begin until early February, the Oregon Legislature will meet this week for what is called “Legislative Days”. During Legislative Days, no voting on legislation will take place, but policy
The Ghost of SB 100’s Past: How Environmental NIMBYism Threatens Oregon’s Future
With the Christmas holiday around the corner, I am reminded of one of my favorite holiday stories: A Christmas Carol, which was published on this day 180 years ago. This timeless story tells the tale
Rural Property Owners Are About To Be Subject To New Wildfire Regulations
In the wake of a series of devastating wildfires across the western United States, several states have made significant changes to their state wildfire programs. After the 2020 Labor Day Fires, Oregon joined suit. In
SCOTUS Delivers Private Property Rights Victory In Tyler v. Hennepin County
In 2015, a 94-year old grandmother named Geraldine Tyler found herself in a situation that many elderly Americans find themselves in – unable to pay their property taxes. Geraldine had an initial tax bill of
Do You Own Property In A Historic District? We Want To Talk To You!
If you own a home or business in a historic district in Oregon, we’d like to talk to you. Oregon’s planning laws allow cities and counties to designate areas within the city and county as
OPOA Legal Center To Assist Josephine County In Land Use Review
We’re excited to announce that the OPOA Legal Center will be working with Josephine County in a review of the County’s current comprehensive plan and rural land use regulations. We’ll review the comprehensive plan and